Do you think I will regret not having children and never being married when I get older (regardless how old)?

Would you regret it?

Mind you, I'm a woman and don't have any nieces or nephews. Also, my mom is gone and my family is only growing smaller over the years.

My current boyfriend doesn't have children either and isn't keen on the idea of marriage.

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Paladin · 61-69, M

Live your life as you wish.
As for me, raising my 3 sons was the most rewarding experience I've ever had. And the sense of pride as I've watched them grow and prosper. I wouldn't give up that experience for anything.
I now have 4 grandchildren, and it is very enjoyable to be around them. It also gives me a link to the future, knowing that my line will live on after I'm gone. It's almost like a small dose of immortality.

Don't take this as me trying to talk you in to having children, because I wouldn't do that. As I stated earlier, live your life as you wish, and don't let others force you to do things you don't wish. I'm simply voicing my thoughts on having children.